And they spake unto them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan, saying, The LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to give us cities to dwell in, with the suburbs thereof for our cattle.
They spoke to them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan, saying, 'The LORD commanded through Moses to give us cities to live in, along with the surrounding pasturelands for our livestock.'
The Levites are reminding the other tribes that God had promised through Moses to provide them with cities and land for their animals.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of Canaan, the tribes were dividing the land as their inheritance from God. The Levites, who were dedicated to priestly duties and did not receive a tribal territory, were instructed by God through Moses to be given specific cities and surrounding areas for their livestock. This event took place at Shiloh, which served as a central location for the Israelite community and the Tabernacle during this period.
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